Coffee is one of the world’s most beloved drinks. Most people have no idea how much work goes into creating that perfect cup. From a tiny seed planted in tropical soil to the steaming mug in your hand ...

Of the 130-plus types of coffee beans out there, only four are commonly used or commercially grown, and between those four, ...

Coffee is the most consumed beverage in America (and third-most in the world), yet it is poorly understood. UC Davis researchers across the sciences and humanities disciplines are demystifying the ...

But maybe not just for the reasons you think. Here’s when (and why) it might make sense to freeze your java. Coffee is a fast-ticking clock. And the end of this stopwatch is nothing you want. Fresh ...

There’s nothing quite like that first cup of coffee—deliciously hot (or refreshingly cold), rich, a little bitter, and somehow energizing and relaxing at the same time. In the U.S., many people seem ...

Cold-brew coffee is the gentlest of coffee: pleasant and sweet, made for warm days and chill thoughts. And so the best coffee beans for cold brew are not necessarily the same ones that make the most ...

Julie Wolfson is a writer and arts educator living Los Angeles who focuses on telling stories about the creative process. She has covered the world of coffee visiting farms, roasteries, and cafes ...

Some folks are happy with the battered old Mr. Coffee they bought at a yard sale. Some will only drink from a ...

Longer roasting periods can also portend bitterness. Light or medium-roasted coffee preserves more natural characteristics ...